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Electronic Arts is bringing back its Fight Night boxing franchise.EA Sports teases Fight Night revival without announcing release date or platforms Ultimate Fighting Championship franchise developer EA Sports announced the series’ return in a social media post showing boxing gloves hanging over a ring. The caption reads:

“To everyone who stayed in our corner: Fight Night is coming back.”

Further details about the revival have not been announced. EA Canada developed the original Fight Night 2004 and the series’ two most recent installments, Fight Night Round 4 and Fight Night Champion. EA Chicago developed Fight Night Round 2 and Fight Night Round 3 before the studio closed in 2007. EA Sports UFC was developed in a collaboration between EA Canada and SkyBox Labs.

To everyone who stayed in our corner: Fight Night is coming back. 🥊♥️ #FightNight https://t.co/THPwtB7hTC

— EA SPORTS Fight Night (@EASPORTSFN) October 20, 2026

Jose Aldo would wait for Movsar Evloev to lose and then cut him from the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster if he were in charge.

Evloev (20-0) is scheduled to challenge Alexander Volkanovski (28-4) for the featherweight title at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Aldo said he wouldn’t have given Evloev a title shot.

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Jose Aldo calls Movsar Evloev's UFC fights boring ahead of Alexander Volkanovski title shot Despite his perfect record, Evloev has drawn criticism for going the distance in all 10 of his UFC appearances. Aldo said he would wait for the Russian’s first defeat before releasing him. The Hall of Famer views the UFC as an entertainment business in which winning alone doesn’t guarantee opportunities or stardom.

“The UFC isn’t just an organization that just has to follow a rankings system. It’s a business; it’s entertainment,” Aldo told MMA Fighting. “It’s not a matter of, ‘I’m number one so I have to fight for the title.’ N…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship proposed a four-man light heavyweight tournament, according to Morne Visser.

Dricus du Plessis’ coach said the UFC approached the former middleweight champion about joining a field that included Jiri Prochazka, Magomed Ankalaev and Navajo Stirling. Under the proposed format, the tournament winner would earn a title shot against light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg, who is sidelined with an injury.

Morne Visser explains why he rejected UFC light heavyweight tournament with Jiri Prochazka, Magomed Ankalaev and Navajo StirlingVisser said he rejected the offer because they want to reclaim the 185-pound championship and defend it once before moving up. The Team CIT head coach said a move to light heavyweight remains the plan, but they want ample time to prepare for the division’s physical demands.

“They asked me three weeks ago; the UFC asked me for Dricus to move up to 205, they wanted us to join a pool of four fighters, Jiri [Procha…

Mike Perry sees his fighting future in mixed martial arts.

Perry, one of bare-knuckle boxing’s biggest stars, said he is moving on from the sport. “Platinum” plans to focus on MMA for the foreseeable future.

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Mike Perry explains decision to leave bare-knuckle boxing after BKFC success Perry (15-9) left the UFC in 2021 after his contract expired, having compiled a 7-8 promotional record. He subsequently transitioned to bare-knuckle boxing and became a marquee attraction in BKFC, earning victories over Michael Page, Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens.

Perry’s most recent BKFC appearance was a victory over Stephens in October 2025. He has since competed twice in MMA, defeating Nate Diaz before losing to Brandon Jenkins. He now intends to continue competing with gloves.

“That bare-knuckle stuff is like a cheat code and those two-minute rounds…” Perry told Ariel Helwani. “I was good at it. It was fun. I made some noise doing it. And I'…

Glover Teixeira believes Yousri Belgaroui’s growing confidence on the ground could help him overcome Caio Borralho as the Dutch middleweight prepares for his fourth Ultimate Fighting Championship appearance.

Belgaroui will enter the matchup after winning his first three UFC fights by technical knockout. He is scheduled to face Borralho at UFC 334 on Nov. 14, giving him an opportunity to build on that start against an established contender.

Glover Teixeira credits Yousri Belgaroui's extra grappling work ahead of Caio Borralho at UFC 334

Teixeira, Belgaroui’s head coach, said his fighter’s willingness to spend extra time wrestling and practicing jiu-jitsu has been central to his development.

“Yousri trains a lot and picks things up very quickly. And he likes training on the ground. Sometimes we finish training, everyone is tired, and he grabs someone doing wrestling or jiu-jitsu and rolls for another 20 minutes,” Teixeira said.

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Undefeated professional boxer and social media personality Anthony Vargas has signed a multifight contract with BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the organization announced during an open workout at Humble Warrior Gym in Los Angeles.

Vargas, 26, has amassed a combined 14.5 million followers on TikTok and YouTube while compiling a 3-0 professional boxing record.

Anthony Vargas signs multifight BKB contract after 3-0 start in professional boxingThe Los Angeles fighter made his professional debut in 2024, defeating Jeremy Park by unanimous decision. He followed with a stoppage victory over Irvin Arnoldo Arevalo Chavez in 2025 and a third-round technical knockout of Angel Antonio Mora Bernardino in June 2026.

Vargas will transition to bare-knuckle competition inside BKB's signature Trigon ring. His debut opponent and fight date have not been announced.

"Bare knuckle is more suited to my style. I feel like I can get the job done faster without gloves than I can with traditiona…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s recent visit to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, featured action inside and outside the Octagon.Police intervene in Rogers Place crowd altercation during UFC EdmontonEvery bout at UFC Edmonton except the co-main event ended in a finish. But a crowd altercation at Rogers Place on Oct. 17 also drew attention.

Video circulating on social media appears to show a police officer lifting a man and slamming him to the floor as officers intervene in the altercation. The man appears to lose consciousness after the impact.

Police officer slam KO’d a fan fighting in the crowd at UFC Edmonton tonight https://t.co/hN8Mzqf7CM

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) October 18, 2026

Javid Basharat has defended his brother following the latter’s Ultimate Fighting Championship departure.

Farid Basharat (16-0) completed his contract and wasn’t offered a new deal despite going 7-0 in the promotion, prompting debate about recent roster decisions. Javid, whose UFC contract was not renewed in February, rejected CEO Dana White’s suggestion that difficulties with matchmakers or declined fights could explain his brother’s departure.

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Javid Basharat says Farid waited three months without UFC contract talks and never refused fights White was asked about Farid’s departure at the UFC Edmonton postfight press conference. He suggested there were reasons beyond Farid’s results for the decision not to renew his contract but did not identify a specific incident.

Farid responded on his Instagram Stories.

“A lot of assumptions made, but no facts were said,” Farid wrote. “I definitely wasn’t turning down fights.”

Javid echoed his brothe…

Muhammad Mokaev blames TKO and Paramount for recent Ultimate Fighting Championship roster decisions rather than CEO Dana White.

The UFC has faced criticism for declining to renew contracts for fighters on winning streaks. Mokaev, who left the promotion under similar circumstances, believes its parent company and broadcast partner are responsible for the recent departures.

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Muhammad Mokaev rejects Dana White's explanation after Farid Basharat's UFC departure Mokaev left the UFC more than two years ago. More recently, Michael Page and Farid Basharat were not offered new deals despite promotional records of 5-1 and 7-0, respectively. White’s comments about Basharat’s departure prompted Mokaev’s response.

At the UFC Edmonton postfight news conference, White suggested that difficulties with matchmakers or declined fights could explain why an unbeaten fighter was not re-signed, without identifying a specific incident involving Basharat. Mokaev rejected t…

Merab Dvalishvili can joke about his low finishing rate in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Dvalishvili is scheduled to challenge Petr Yan for the bantamweight title in a trilogy bout at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. When a fan recently asked him to predict the outcome, the former champion jokingly suggested another decision victory.

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Merab Dvalishvili jokes about his decision-heavy record ahead of Petr Yan title fight at UFC 333 Dvalishvili is known for his relentless pressure and wrestling, with 16 of his 21 career victories coming by decision. The Georgian has recorded two finishes in the UFC: a technical knockout of Marlon Moraes in 2021 and a submission of Sean O'Malley in his second title defense last year.

Asked how he would beat Yan, Dvalishvili described himself as a “decision machine.”

“There are three ways to win: knockout, submission, or decision,” Dvalishvili said in a brief interview. “I'm a decision machin…

Movsar Evloev rejects the notion that fans only want bloody fights.

Evloev is scheduled to challenge Alexander Volkanovski for the Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight title at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The Russian challenger has won all 10 of his UFC bouts by decision but believes fans appreciate his fighting style.

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Movsar Evloev argues wrestling can entertain UFC fans ahead of Volkanovski title fight The recent departures of Michael Page and Farid Basharat have fueled debate about whether winning is enough to secure a new UFC contract. Neither fighter was re-signed despite a winning streak, though a lack of finishes has not been established as the reason for either departure.

Evloev believes finishes are not the only measure of a fighter’s value. He says fans also appreciate tactics, skill and wrestling.

“I have zero finishes in UFC, but I’m still in the UFC and I’m fighting for the title,” Evloev told MMA Fi…

Alexander Volkanovski is brimming with confidence ahead of his next title defense.

Volkanovski (28-4) is scheduled to defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight title against Movsar Evloev (20-0) at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The Australian champion believes he can deliver a career-best performance against the undefeated Russian.

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Alexander Volkanovski doubts Movsar Evloev can outgrapple him for 25 minutes at UFC 333 Evloev has won all 10 of his UFC bouts by decision, but Volkanovski doubts the challenger can outgrapple him for five rounds. “The Great” believes Evloev would need to catch him with a decisive strike to win.

“Trying to outgrapple me for 25 minutes, I can’t see it,” Volkanovski told MMA Junkie. “I believe that the only chance that any of these guys have is for them to catch me… If he thinks he can beat me by decision or he thinks he can outgrapple me, I’m sure he’s gonna try, we’ll see. I’m just very …